Cider Mill Donuts.

I feel like I’m kind of on the fence with this season change. I’m still loving the warm weather, and I feel like summer was too short, but I’m slowly embracing the fact that it’s September, and fall-ish things are going to start happening. And that’s a good thing, really, because I love fall decorating, and cider mills, and pumpkins, and jeans and sweaters and boots. I guess it’s just that winter is always soooooooo long. So very, very long.

Anyway, we’ll be heading to the cider mill in the next few days. We have three cider mills that we visit throughout the fall, and this one has a nice nature trail, and some goats that you can feed, and it also makes the best cider slushes.

The one thing that’s a bit of a bummer when you have food allergies or intolerances is feeling like you’re missing out on something – not just a food, but part of an experience. And that happens to us a little bit with cider mills. I used to LOVE cider mill donuts so much – they are hot, and fried, and rolled in cinnamon sugar. What’s not to love about that? But of course they contain egg, and wheat, and sometimes dairy, so they’re off limits for us now. I’ve solved that little problem for us by making our own donuts at home with my trusty donut pan. (affiliate link).

These donuts are light and fluffy and very similar to cider mill donuts, but without all the fat, since they aren’t fried. I cannot make these fast enough for my boys – they gobble them right up!

Mom to two boys with food allergies and sensitivities, Kelly is passionate about allergy friendly cooking and baking. She believes that you can enjoy amazing, easy recipes even when cooking for multiple food allergies.

I’m welcoming apple cider season with open arms for sure! I’ve never been to a cider mill before, but it sounds like a blast! These donuts look so so soft and fluffy and would go perfectly with a glass of cold apple cider!

Every year, my family goes to Apple Hill, which is full of apple orchards and cider mills. We always make a point to enjoy apple fitters and donuts first thing in the morning when we arrive. I’ve had it in my head to make apple donuts for the longest time, but still have never tried it – yours look so airy and fluffy PLUS so much healthier than the donuts I’ve been eating all my life, ha! This is definitely a must-try recipe and my mom would loooove to make these with me. Will definitely let you know when she and I whip them up together! xo